For scouting i ride my bike in the 4 miles. change into scent lok clothing. hike the 1/2 mile to do scouting wear gloves and rubber boots. hung my tree stands this year in 106 degree weather at 1000 am as not to spook the deer here in CA. hike back out to the bikes then change clothes and ride back to the truck. good way to loose 15 pounds from swet!!